Search Results: keywords:"government partnerships"

  • H. R. 9776 — To provide for the conservation of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:6,587

    H.R. 9776, titled the "Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2024," aims to conserve wildlife corridors and improve connectivity between habitats in the United States. It acknowledges the decline of many species due to habitat fragmentation and...

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    H.R. 9776 is a plan to help animals move safely between different homes in nature, so they don't get trapped or hurt by things like roads and buildings. It involves working together with lots of different groups to make sure animals can travel safely.

  • H. R. 706 — An Act To improve the biodetection functions of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:652

    H.R. 706 aims to enhance the biodetection capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It requires the DHS Secretary to assess and outline strategies for improving research and development in collaboration with the Department of Energy's national laboratories....

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    The bill wants to help the Department of Homeland Security get better at finding dangerous germs in the air or on surfaces. It tells them to work with others, like scientists and schools, to find new ways to do this and make sure everything works well.

  • H. R. 1166 — To enhance authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the public health emergencies, to provide additional oversight of such authorities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:1,920

    H.R. 1166 aims to strengthen the powers under the Defense Production Act of 1950, particularly in dealing with public health emergencies. The bill introduces amendments to prioritize the production and allocation of essential medical supplies during such emergencies. It...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1166 is like a rulebook update that helps the government quickly make important medical supplies when people get sick a lot. It also makes sure that companies tell the government what they're doing to help and asks for updates to make things fair for everyone.